CVE-2017-15601 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in GNU Libextractor allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted PNG files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-15601?
CVE-2017-15601 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the EXTRACTOR_png_extract_method function in plugins/png_extractor.c, related to processiTXt and stndup.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-15601?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Libextractor.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15601?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-15601 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-15601 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-15601, GHSA-mcff-xj38-6fvh, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-15601.